structure

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/
/ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

Synonyms
formation
Example Sentences
  • The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items.
2 Definition

The underlying shape of a solid.

Synonyms
formation
Example Sentences
  • He studied the structure of her face.
3 Definition

The overall form or organization of something.

Synonyms
configuration makeup
Example Sentences
  • The structure of a sentence.
4 Definition

A set of rules defining behaviour.

Example Sentences
  • For some, the structure of school life was oppressive.
5 Definition

Several pieces of data treated as a unit.

Example Sentences
  • This structure contains both date and timezone information.
6 Definition

Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish

Example Sentences
  • There's lots of structure to be fished along the west shore of the lake; the impoundment submerged a town there when it was built.
7 Definition

A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.

Example Sentences
  • The South African leader went off to consult with the structures.
8 Definition

A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To give structure to; to arrange.

Example Sentences
  • I'm trying to structure my time better so I'm not always late.